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Definition of Hypovolaemia
1. Noun. A blood disorder consisting of a decrease in the volume of circulating blood.
Exact synonyms: Hypovolemia
Generic synonyms: Blood Disease, Blood Disorder
Derivative terms: Hypovolaemic, Hypovolemic
Antonyms: Hypervolemia
Generic synonyms: Blood Disease, Blood Disorder
Derivative terms: Hypovolaemic, Hypovolemic
Antonyms: Hypervolemia
Definition of Hypovolaemia
1. Noun. (alternative form of hypovolemia) ¹
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Medical Definition of Hypovolaemia
1. A term which describes a condition of abnormally low intravascular volume with a decreased volume of circulating plasma in the body. It can be due to blood loss or dehydration. Origin: Gr. Haima = blood This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)